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AW08 DJW

2016 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,055 mi
Last recorded86,055 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Kuga48,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW08 DJW
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 86,055 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 86,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 75,006 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 66,614 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 66,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 57,981 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 47,153 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Oct 2020 42,015 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 33,207 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 33,207 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?

Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,164
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
269,939
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,708
coil spring broken 9,835
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AW08 DJW is a 2016 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 48,036 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Kuga fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AW08 DJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Kuga typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AW08 DJW registered?

AW08 DJW is a 2016 Ford Kuga, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is AW08 DJW safe to buy?

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